Interview questions inspired by The Ideal Team Player: How to Recognize and Cultivate The Three Essential Virtues
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What got you excited to have this converation with me?
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What are you looking for in your next role / company?
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Seems like you have reasons for moving on from your current situation?
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Tell me about the most important accomplishments of your career
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What was the most embarassing moment or biggest failure in your career?
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How did you handle that failure?
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What is your greatest weakness?
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How do you handle apologies, both giving and receiving?
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Tell me about someone who is better than you in an area that really matters to you?
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What is the hardest think you ever worked on or had to do in your life?
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What do you like to do when you are not working?
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Did you work hard when you were a teenager?
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What kinds of hours do you generally work?
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How would you describe your personality?
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What do you do that others in your life might find annoying
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What kind of people annoy you the most, and how do you deal with them?
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Would your former collegues describe you as an empathetic person?
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Can you give me an example of how you've demonstrated empathy to a teammate?
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What are some of the most exciting things happening in our industry?
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When you feel overwhelmed or un-focused, what do you do?
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What was the last book you read or skill you learned? What is next on your 'learn / get better at' list?
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What new belief or behavior has impacted your life